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Central to Abdul Aziz conquests were the Ikhwan. ... Those who answered the call took the name Ikhwan -- the Brotherhood --for all who accepted the new order, regardless of their tribal affiliations and social status -- were to consider themselves brothers.
Ikhwan hujar (communities) were founded throughout the peninsula. ... These Ikhwan centers were a combination of military cantonment, agricultural colony and missionary center for the propagation of Wahhabism. ...
The Ikhwan enforced a literal interpretation of the Koran and the Hadith, the "traditions." For example, the Prophet spoke against the affectation of luxurious moustaches, so the Ikhwan kept only a short stubble on their upper lip, while letting their beards grow as they would -- trimming them would be an affectation. The Ikhwan also avoided the use of jewelry, silk or gold, since the Prophet had spoken against them. The Ikhwan also proscribed things that were not known in the Prophets time, as well as rejecting foreign imports made by "infidels.
Approximate Word count = 742
Approximate Pages = 3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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